Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

Todd M. Chetock, 59, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at the THE Ohio State University Wexner Center in Columbus, OH.

Todd was born August 7, 1964, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Donna (Devore) Chetock and Julius Chetock, who survives.

He was currently working in the Maintenance Dept. of the...

Mar 7, 2024

Irene A. Herrick 97, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

Irene was born Oct. 31, 1926, in Toronto, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Jusko) Herrick. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Michael, and John Herrick, and two sisters, Mary Petras and...

Mar 7, 2024

David Thomas Price Jr, 66, of Houston, TX, formerly from Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston.

David was born June 9, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, and was a 1975 graduate of Toronto High School. He was the son of the late David T. and Jeanne Price. David was...

Mar 5, 2024

Alan W. Blasko passed away March 5, 2024. He was born December 7, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, son of Audrey Emery Dunlap Blasko and the late Michael Blasko, who passed away in 1992.

He was a 1978 graduate of Toronto High School and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

In addition to his...

Mar 3, 2024

Stanley R. Wickham, 79, of Irondale, OH, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024, in the E. Liverpool City Hospital.

Stan was born May 30, 1944, in Stratton, OH, son of the late Thurl and Anna (Sedmack) Wickham.

Stan retired from the Timet Corp. in Toronto, OH, where he worked in the Forge Shop. He was...

Feb 29, 2024

Jack Allen Chase, 73, of Wellsville, OH, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 29, 2024, in Empire, OH, as a result of a trucking accident.

Jack was born Jan. 3, 1951, in Toronto, OH, son of the late Harry & Pauline (Lilley) Chase.

Jack was a truck driver for over 25 years with E.J. Rawson Trucking...

Feb 27, 2024

Charles L. Ross, Sr., 89, of Toronto, OH passed away on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024, in Trinity West Medical Center.

Charlie was born April 9, 1934, in Colliers, WV, son of the late Marion E. and Ruth (Lindsay) Ross.

Charlie retired from the Toronto City Schools, where he worked for 30 years as a bus...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert R. Bake Baker, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Feb. 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Robert H. and Anna Belle (Harper) Baker.

Bob retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., where he worked as a Stove Tender...

Feb 23, 2024

Donald M. "Whip" Whipkey, 79, of Hopedale, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, with his wife of 59 years, Mary Sue (Brown), daughter, Andrea Herrod, and son-in-law, Dr. Christian King by his side.

Don was born July 28, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Kester M....

Feb 22, 2024

Earl Jeffery Reeves, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Jeff was born Oct. 2, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Jacob T. and Madge (Sinnett) Reeves.

Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Toronto High School. After graduating Jeff moved to Miami,...

Feb 21, 2024

Paul Trudics, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born April 4, 1930, in Toronto, son of the late Metro and Anna (Karaffa) Trudics.

Paul retired from the former Hancock Manufacturing Company, where he worked as an Electrician for 54 yrs. After retiring, Paul...

Feb 19, 2024

Joseph D. Staffilino, 60, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Feb. 19, 2024, in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

Joe was born May 8, 1963, in Steubenville, son of the late Louis Lane Staffilino, Sr. and Nancy Jane (Patterson) Locher.

He was a 1981 graduate of Catholic Central High School. After graduation...

Feb 16, 2024

Timothy D. Peckens, 66, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in the Villa Vista Care Center in Steubenville.

Tim was born May 6, 1957 in Steubenville, son of the late Dwight D. and Lucy (Dent) Peckens.

He was a former Certified Nurses Aid and worked at the Villa Royale Nursing Home in...

Feb 16, 2024

Steven Hubbard, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly, Friday evening Feb. 16, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Steve was born August 19, 1957, in Toronto, son of the late William Miree and Dorothy Hubbard.

Steve retired from the city of Toronto, where he worked in the Sanitation and...

Feb 12, 2024

Douglas Allen Mazure, 77, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday Feb. 12, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Doug was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Albert and Edna Louise (McMasters) Mazure.

He retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation, where he worked as a Pipefitter. Doug loved...

Feb 12, 2024

Lidia Vallar, 97, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Lidia was born October 13, 1926, in Frisanco, Italy, daughter of the late Valentino and Luigia Santa (Muin) Roman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Desiderio, her son,...

Feb 10, 2024

Paul M. Sloane, 60, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born May 5, 1963, in Steubenville, son of the late William and Juanita (Coughenour) Sloane.

Paul was retired from Altium Packaging where he worked as a Mechanic. He was a member...

Feb 10, 2024

Jacqueline Kay Karas, our beloved "Jackie" age 59, passed peacefully at home joining her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024.

Jackie had battled cancer several times, finally deciding to enjoy her remaining days surrounded by family and friends.

She was a long-time resident of Mingo Junction and is survived by her daughters...

Feb 7, 2024

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Dixon, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 7, 2024, in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Betty was born March 19, 1945, in Toronto, daughter of the late Floyd and Julia (Lisby) Peckins.

Betty was a former nurses aide and activities director at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She...

Jan 29, 2024

Timothy N. Coil, 62, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Tim was born December 1, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Larry D. "Pappy" and Chariessa M. "Sam" (Gault) Coil.

Tim was working as a laborer for Ready Construction, a commercial construction...